Chapter 791 - 536: The Decline of the Second Elder’s Lineage (Part 2)

The family has been suppressing the Second Elder’s line in matters such as the Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill and Qi Refining Elixir.

The charges given by the family, such as insulting the Third Elder and breaking off the engagement with him, have silenced everyone in the Second Elder’s line, despite any dissatisfaction in their hearts.

Now, at the Wang Family of Piaomiao Mountain.

Zheng Yi’s status far surpasses that of several ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the family, and perhaps only the Wang Family Ancestor can contend with him; the others don’t even qualify to challenge him.

Zheng Yi has already become the lifeblood of the Wang Family.

However, previously.

The granddaughter of the Second Elder’s line voluntarily broke off the engagement with Zheng Yi.

In this Cultivation Continent, it is common for the strong to act this way towards the weak.

But for the weak to break off the engagement with the strong.

Is truly a great insult.

The family not directly taking down the Second Elder’s line is already the limit of what they can do.

If they remain unaware of the severity, the entire Second Elder’s line loses its purpose for existence, which is essentially the perception of everyone in the family towards the Second Elder’s line.

The alchemy apprentices all avoided Wang Miaomiao, although there was some pity on their faces, they were all gossiping privately.

"Back then, Wang Miaomiao was so prestigious in the Wang Family, perhaps only the Young Clan Leader could contend with her.

But now, it’s just misfortune."

"Heh."

One of the alchemy apprentices snorted coldly, "If she is to blame, it’s for daring to break off the engagement with the Third Elder, without seeing the current status of the Third Elder in our Wang Family.

Without the Third Elder, how could our Wang Family have a worry-free future in Foundation Establishment?"

"This indeed makes sense.

Whether it’s the current Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Wang Family, or the younger generation with potential to break through to Foundation Establishment, they all owe the Third Elder a gigantic favor in some way.

Our Piaomiao Mountain’s Wang Family, at the end of the day, is just an ordinary third-tier force, although it has a decent Spirit Vein like Piaomiao Mountain, how can it compare to an esteemed Alchemist like the Third Elder?

The Second Elder’s line truly made a grave mistake this time."

Everyone agreed.

Hearing these words, Wang Miaomiao’s eyes grew dim, her heart sank into an abyss, falling into utter despair.

Not only were the alchemy apprentices in the Skill Transmission Hall’s Alchemy Pavilion discussing this quietly, but also many clansmen from the Second Elder’s line harbored plenty of resentment.

When they saw Wang Miaomiao, their faces showed unabashed hatred.

If it weren’t for her grandparents being elders of the Second Elder’s line, and the Second Elder being the only Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the clan, someone might have dealt with her long ago.

Even so, although they haven’t acted yet, the mocking expressions have never ceased for a moment.

"Is this the pride of our Second Elder’s line?

Looking at her now, it’s just so-so, her cultivation’s only at the second-layer Qi Refining, not even as good as mine."

"It’s bad enough she offended the Third Elder, but why did she have to implicate our entire second branch?

Our second branch doesn’t only have her as hopeful for breaking through to Foundation Establishment."

"If we had enough Foundation Establishment Pills, wouldn’t we cultivators with mid-grade or near top-grade Spirit Roots also be able to break through?

If it wasn’t for her being the granddaughter of the Second Elder.

She probably would have been judged and sanctioned by the family then and there, how could she still be here today?"

Everyone’s anger grew more intense with every word.

There’s no denying it.

Their words were indeed true.

The current Second Elder’s line can no longer withstand any disturbances, people can only vent their dissatisfaction in this way.

Wang Miaomiao watched this scene unfold, her body trembled slightly, and she returned slowly like the walking dead to her grandfather, the Second Elder’s courtyard.

Upon arrival.

She shrank her body, like a frightened quail, filled with terror.

"Grandfather, did your granddaughter make a grave mistake?

Zheng Yi, even though he is the Third Elder of the family, will never break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm in his lifetime, what did your granddaughter do wrong?

Am I not allowed to consider myself?"

Wang Miaomiao said with a sobbing voice.

The Second Elder sighed, closed his eyes, full of helplessness and pain, for a moment he didn’t know how to respond.

After a long while.

He slowly spoke: "The Third Elder indeed has deep affection for our Wang Family.

Although, for this matter, the Third Elder has never blamed us, but the family is worried.

For the Third Elder now, it’s not him relying on our Wang Family, but our Wang Family cannot do without this Third Elder."

The Second Elder spoke earnestly.

But Wang Miaomiao did not seem to understand.

She gritted her teeth, her eyes full of hatred.

"Why?

Why is this?

Is the family sacrificing the interests of our clansmen for the so-called future?

Even if the Third Elder has made a great contribution to the Wang Family, must the entire Wang Family revolve around him?

This is too unfair!"

Wang Miaomiao’s resentment was sky-high.

At this moment, there was no trace of the former affection she once had for Zheng Yi, only deep-seated hatred remained.

Hearing these words, the Second Elder remained silent.

The developments up to this point meant the Second Elder’s line had no chance whatsoever to rise again, they could only continue to endure.

Although regretful, he knew there was no remedy for regrets in this world.

The only thing he found solace in.

He had now broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

With the contributions of the Second Elder’s line and his own clan contribution points, he could still exchange for some family resources, though not as much as before, but it was better than nothing.

Seeing his grandfather, who seemed to have aged significantly during this time, Wang Miaomiao’s resentment grew even stronger.

"Zheng Yi, it’s all your fault, entirely your fault!

If it weren’t for you, how could I, Wang Miaomiao, fall to such a state?

If you had never appeared in the Wang Family, how much better life would be!"

Wang Miaomiao gritted her teeth in thought, even at this stage.

She still didn’t believe she was wrong.

She only thought it was the fault of others that led to her current predicament.

...

Returning to the Celestial South Market.

Zheng Yi’s Spiritual Pressure from the Foundation Establishment Realm soon reached the door of the Alchemy Shop outside Yunluo Lane.

As the Spiritual Pressure appeared, the numerous cultivators of Yunluo Lane didn’t dare to breathe until Zheng Yi’s Spiritual Pressure gradually dissipated.

Only then did they breathe a sigh of relief, and they raised their heads.

They cautiously peered outside Yunluo Lane, whispering: "Who exactly is it?

Which expert from the Foundation Establishment Realm, why come to such a remote place?"

No one could fathom it at the moment.

Outside the courtyard where Zheng Yi lived.

Qiann Shengtian, drunk and staggering like a headless fly, kept banging on the door, shouting loudly: "Hussy, your master is back again!

Hurry up and open the door, or I’ll smash it down today!"

In the early morning, this commotion was particularly harsh.

Inside the house, Wuu Mei was frightened, praying silently that this Foundation Establishment Cultivator wouldn’t discover this scene.

But things didn’t go as she wished.

The more she didn’t want something, the more it happened.

The surroundings that had been quiet had this abrupt noise sounding suddenly.

Zheng Yi stepped out, instantly arriving at the scene.

He furrowed his brows.

Looking at the drunk in front of him, he had a faint smile on his face.

Noticing the arrival of this unfamiliar figure, the drunk Qiann Shengtian, the "capable man" frequently talked about in Yunluo Lane.

Glanced at Zheng Yi sideways, snorted coldly: "Turns out to be a young brat, get lost! I’m annoyed today after being paid.

If you don’t scram.

When my temper flares, you’ll suffer for it!"

Hearing this, Zheng Yi smiled slightly.

His eyes opened slightly, contemplating silently, unexpectedly after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, he would face such an insult one day.

This made things more interesting.

Just as Zheng Yi’s murderous intent was about to stir, there was a "bang" sound, and the door in front opened ahead of time.

The next second, a figure rushed out from inside the house.

Wuu Mei, wearing a loose red robe, with a face full of fear, arrived in front of Zheng Yi, quickly knelt down, and said loudly: "I beg for your forgiveness, Senior, my man is ignorant, please be lenient."

This person suddenly appeared and immediately knelt down to plead, her fear clearly visible.